Ishaan and Savi

5 - Ishaan Assures Savi

Ishaan tried to talk to Savi, "I want to talk to you about yesterday," he said.

"See, I.."

Savi stops him, "Sir, I don't want to talk," and looks away.

"Savi, please, don't be adamant and listen to what I am trying—"

Savi interrupts, "No, Sir."

Ishaan persists, "Savi..."

Savi asserts firmly, "No means No."

Ishaan tries again, "Savi—"

"Savi," she repeats, cutting him off, and attempts to walk away.

Ishaan grabs her hand and says, "In this much time, I would have at least completed my sentence. Listen, about this wedding I wish..."

Savi takes her hand away and runs to the classroom.

[Flashback ends]

Ishaan thinks, "Savi, since then till now, we haven't had any chance of heart-to-heart talks."

Ishaan realizes that he is still in an 'almost' hug, and the hook is locked. He takes a step back and helps Savi to sit on the bed. She remains blank, a little hesitant, and somewhat shy about what just happened.

Ishaan sits next to her and says, "Savi, I know you are in physical as well as psychological pain, and I can take none of it, but I can surely help you feel it lessen."

"We never got any chance to talk to each other. You have already told me that you don't believe in this rushed wedding because it's based on someone else's promise and not our wishes. You have stressed upon the fact that neither you love me nor you think I love you. I don't have any direct answers to your crystal clear questions."

"But I am just following my heart; the mind can manipulate us, but the heart can only lead us in the right direction. You don't need to worry about anything when with me. You aren't my responsibility, but you are that companion whom I will never leave behind."

"You are free to take your decision when Tai gets alright. It's your life, and you have all rights to decide on it. I will not let it affect your studies, and—" He stammers.

"Savi, I want to say that, you, me, that—" His stammers give relief to Savi; she understands the unspoken words and looks at him with tears rolling down her cheeks.

Savi says, "I get you, Sir, and I never had any doubts on that angle. I know I am 100% safe when with you, and after all, you are my Sir, so I can never think of anything wrong happening with my character when with you."

Ishaan assures her, "You may find this wedding forced upon you, but you will never see me as a husband forcing himself upon you. I have given you my name just because nobody else can harm you, and I can help you achieve your dreams."

"Now, let's sleep."

Savi asks, "Sir, where shall I sleep?"

Ishaan signals towards the bed.